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A giant irrigation system transformed
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A new plant in Durgapur
Our new plant in Durgapur, northeast India, went into production in 2021, continuing the rapid growth of our Ashirvad business.
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Smart solutions, delivered at high speed
The anti-microbial storage water tank being rolled out in India shows how we are mobilising our scientific expertise for the benefit of people living in water-stressed regions - and we’re doing it at high speed. Developed in under a year, it has three layers of different plastic materials, each with a specific function, such as an outer UV protection layer, a middle layer to control temperature and an inner one incorporating silver particles that prevent bacteria forming.
Our skills in the community and one student’s inspiring story
Finding new ways to support local communities is always highly prized, especially when we can put our own skills and products to work for a great cause. Our plant in Preston, Idaho, has always had a close relationship with the local fire department, with two of our employees serving as volunteer fire fighters. But that connection was deepened thanks to one incredible Preston High School student, Corbin Twiss.
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Getting hydrogen ready
As the transition to renewable sources of energy accelerates, Aliaxis is preparing to play an important role in green hydrogen. Our German FRIALEN products, traditionally used in pressurised mixed gas and water supply systems, have been awarded the “H2-ready-100” rating, meaning they are suitable to deliver 100% pure hydrogen fuel through gas networks.
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Marley takes key role in Wellington’s new green convention centre
A new convention centre in Wellington on New Zealand’s North Island is under construction with Marley supplying a key system for the environmentally friendly development. Marley has fitted its OPTIM drain, waste and vent sanitary system in the three-storey building, helping the complex, which will include meeting and exhibition spaces, to achieve a five-star Greenstar rating (a rating system setting the standard for healthy, resilient, positive buildings and places).
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Supporting communities in water-stressed regions
Access to clean water and sanitation is a prerequisite for decent living conditions and we are working on a number of projects to improve life for disadvantaged families.
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Alert Channel – reporting unethical behaviour in confidence
The trust our stakeholders place in us depends on us being firmly committed to operating with integrity. We have launched a Global Alert Channel, as part of a new whistleblowing policy, allowing colleagues to speak up, in confidence, if they would witness violations of laws, regulations or Group policies or are concerned about unethical behaviour.
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Colombia – innovation in an ultra-modern development
Combining stunning modern architecture, innovation and luxury accommodation with impressive facades overlooking the Bay of Cartagena, the 39-storey Alluré hotel and apartment development, designed by architect Carlos Ott, presents real construction challenges, which Durman is helping to meet. We provided our space-saving, highly efficient Studor active ventilation system for the building, having met the developers’ exacting demands for the very highest product and construction standards, and are delighted to be part of an ultra- modern and iconic development so close to the city’s historic centre.
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Closing the sustainability loop
We aim to use four times more recycled content in our products by 2025, with a target to reach 50% of the maximum recycled content allowed under current standards. The new StormFLO storm water drainage system developed by Vinidex in Australia is a great example of how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Made with recycled polyethylene, StormFLO has been developed for use both in the infrastructure and agricultural sectors. It is also fully recyclable, marking an important advance in our vision to close the recycling and sustainability loop.
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In Spain, we’ve cut the number of different cardboard boxes we use for packaging from 112 to 31.